Line Chef

Downtown Brooklyn; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental Vision Insurance

401k match

Free shift meal

Employee discount

Job summary

goop kitchen in New York is seeking a Line Chef to bring our scratch-made recipes to life on the hot line. You’ll build beautifully plated entrees with speed, precision, and pride, ensuring consistent flavor and presentation.

As a key member of a dynamic, health-forward kitchen, you’ll master every station, manage prep timing, and collaborate with a team committed to clean, thoughtful cooking. This full-time role offers benefits and opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding brand.

Qualifications

• 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Solid knife skills and cooking techniques (sauté, grill, ovens)
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen
• Food handler certification
• Bilingual Spanish/English a plus

Responsibilities

• Cook across the hot line — broilers, ovens, sauté, and grill
• Master recipes and techniques for every kitchen station (hot and cold)
• Build entrees quickly and accurately with great presentation
• Manage prep timing and par levels to stay ahead of the rush
• Multi-task across cold prep, hot line, and cleaning during peak hours

Skills

Knife skills

Cooking techniques

Sauté & Grill

Food safety knowledge

Health-forward / scratch-kitchen

Job description

Cook with purpose. Build with precision.

goop kitchen is on a mission to build the most trusted and exceptional, clean food and hospitality company for the world. Every meal we serve reflects our commitment to quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and genuine hospitality. We envision a world where clean eating is just eating—where food that’s good for you is also vibrant, satisfying, and deeply enjoyable.

At goop kitchen, we’re reimagining what \"fast\" food can be — clean, organic, and made with intention. We refer to our Line Cooks as Line Chefs. As a Line Chef, you’ll be the one bringing our scratch-made recipes to life on the hot line, building beautifully plated entrees that taste as good as they look.

This is a kitchen for chefs who want to sharpen their craft: master every station, keep pace during peak rushes, and take pride in consistency, presentation, and flavor — every single ticket.

Your Impact:

• Cook across the hot line — broilers, ovens, sauté, and grill
• Master recipes and techniques for every kitchen station (hot and cold)
• Build entrees quickly and accurately with great presentation
• Manage prep timing and par levels to stay ahead of the rush
• Multi-task across cold prep, hot line, and cleaning during peak hours

Your Benefits:

• Medical, Dental Vision Insurance*
• 401k match*
• Free shift meal
• Employee discount
• Opportunity to build and work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing brand.

* depending on eligibility

Your Essentials:

• 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Solid knife skills and cooking techniques (sauté, grill, ovens)
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen (bonus points for health-forward or scratch-kitchen concepts)
• Strong food safety knowledge
• Food handler certification
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

The Essential Functions of the Job:

• Standing / Walking: Comfortable working and walking on your feet and standing for shifts of up to 8 hours
• Lifting / Carrying: Routinely handling items up to 5-25 lbs, and occasionally handling items 40-50 lbs
• Bending / Reaching / Kneeling: For accessing low and high areas and handling items, includes receiving orders, restocking, prep and portioning, retrieving kitchen and dishwashing equipment and tools
• Repetitive Motion: Frequent tasks like cleaning, chopping, assembling, and mixing
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle knives, kitchen tools, and equipment with precision and safety. Interacting with systems and managing cleaning tools
• Temperature Tolerance: Must be able to work in hot, cold, and humid environments, including near ovens, stoves, and refrigeration units.

About goop kitchengoop kitchen is an upscale fast-casual concept, founded by Gwyneth Paltrow in 2021, serving real, clean, and delicious food made-to-order. The brand focuses on thoughtfully sourced ingredients and chef-driven menus designed primarily for delivery and takeout.